January's Guest Editor: Campbell McGrath

Dear Readers,

Poem-a-Day will begin 2025 with Campbell McGrath as Guest Editor. Speaking of the new year and new beginnings, McGrath approached his curation by seeking poems from poets whose work readers may not have seen in the series for a while, if ever, “poets whose work I really liked that I noticed hadn’t been heard or seen by your audience.” We are excited to share unpublished poetry by many poets new to the program with you this January.

Fun fact, and a little peek behind the scenes: January is historically one of the biggest months of the year for new Poem-a-Day subscriptions. Do you know someone who would enjoy Poem-a-Day? How about today’s poem? If you feel moved, we encourage you to share a poem published in this program with a friend, a relative, a colleague, or someone in your life who would enjoy. You can always encourage them to sign up.

Thank you again for being Poem-a-Day’s most avid readers and supporters. Here’s to another year of reading together!

Jeffery Gleaves
Vice President of Digital Engagement & Content


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meet the guest editor

poem-a-day interview

Read or listen to a Q&A about Campbell McGrath’s curatorial approach:

exclusive audio

Poem-a-Day supporters like you receive early access to recordings of our Guest Editors reading their work. Listen to Campbell McGrath read “On the Three Forms of Water.”

selected poems

Read these poems by Campbell McGrath selected by Poem-a-Day staff:

latest book

selected video

Watch a video of Campbell McGrath give a craft talk at the 10th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival, Delray Beach, Florida, January 19–24, 2014.

Find out more about our 2025 Poem-a-Day Guest Editors here